Ingredients
3 tablespoons ketchup for a rich tomato base and natural sweetness
1 tablespoon white vinegar to add acidity and balance the flavors
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for depth and umami notes
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce to enhance the savory taste
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard for a slight tang and complexity
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper to bring in a bit of spice
3 dashes hot sauce for a kick of heat that you can adjust
Instructions
1-Gather and measure all ingredients precisely to keep the flavors balanced.
2-In a mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, prepared mustard, ground black pepper, and hot sauce.
3-Stir everything together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and even.
4-Taste the sauce and tweak as needed, like adding liquid smoke for extra smokiness or more vinegar for tanginess.
5-Serve immediately with your steak or store it for later use, enjoying a fresh alternative to commercial options.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust hot sauce quantity to control the spice level to your preference.
🍴 Substitute white vinegar with apple cider or balsamic vinegar for flavor variations.
🔥 Add a drop of liquid smoke or warm the sauce gently to deepen flavor and aroma.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-cook mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low calorie, gluten free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg